Good morning, Appleton.

A Powerball ticket bought at a Kwik Trip in Little Chute turned a $3 play into a $100,000 win on October 13 when it matched four of five numbers and used the $1 Power Play option—only four tickets nationwide hit the $100,000 mark with the Power Play feature.

A $6,000 donation from the Northside Neighbor to Neighbor group lowered the free student lunch debt in Appleton schools from over $82,000 to $70,000 today.

The group will keep raising funds & accept donations at the football game Friday night.

ThedaCare representatives hosted day one of the annual FOCUS event on Wednesday at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center to teach 15- and 16-year-olds the dangers of unsafe driving.

Over 4,600 high school students watched skits and listened to real stories from those affected by car crashes — a program aimed at saving lives.

In Northeast Wisconsin, warm October weather has kept residents from using winter coats as temperatures stayed above average — forecasters predict colder November days with highs near 44° and lows around 29° that may finally change the trend.

October’s warm weather has kept residents from needing winter coats as temperatures remain above average in Northeast Wisconsin, and the mild conditions have made fall foliage less vivid.

Forecasts say November will bring colder days with highs near 44° while strong cold fronts from the north may finally trigger the winter weather expected in December and January—residents are watching the changes closely.

Commando Paintball Sports in Little Suamico will launch its Haunted Park event on Oct 17, 18, 24, and 25 where guests can try an interactive Zombie Shoot and ride a zombie bus.

Players must wear eye protection as one 15-year-old experienced a paintball hit during play.

Better Together

5-8 p.m. — The 513 — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Enjoy culinary delights and live music while supporting the St. Joseph Food Program at this community networking event.

Foxy Writer's Club

5-7 p.m. — The Tardigrade's Bookshelf — Free entry — A welcoming space for local writers to exchange ideas and feedback across all genres.

YMCA Freaky 5K Run

8 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Pierce Park — Registration fees apply — Run through beautiful autumn scenery along the shores of the Fox River with family and friends.

OPEN TAB Live at The Northland

2-5:30 p.m. — The Northland Sports Pub & Grill — Cost Info not provided — Enjoy a lively performance from OPEN TAB at this local favorite pub.

Halloween Themed DIY Cookies & Crafts Workshop

6-9 p.m. — Board & Brush Creative Studio, Appleton — Pre-registration required — Create personalized wood signs and decorate Halloween-themed cookies in this festive DIY workshop.

Twelfth Night Performance

7:30-9 p.m. — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience Shakespeare's classic comedy brought to life by The Lord Chamberlain's Men.

Houdini 10k Race

9:00-11:30 AM — Jones Park — For a registration fee — Celebrate the life of Harry Houdini while enjoying a scenic 10k run through Appleton's beautiful fall landscape.

2025 Geriatric Conference

8 AM-5 PM — Hilton Appleton Paper Valley — $449.99 — Enhance your expertise with cutting-edge strategies in geriatric care over two impactful days.

Fox Valley Symphony Concert

3:00 – 4:30 PM — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Ticket information required — Experience an afternoon of musical collaboration and expressive arts.

Ronan Donovan: A Journey Through Exploration

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Explore unique perspectives through the stories of modern-day adventurers.